Gerald vs West

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerald

Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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Gerald Rank #1,168

West Rank #1,339

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1339 for West.

Is Gerald or West more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do Gerald and West mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin).

Are Gerald and West boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. West is primarily a boy name.